“Home or Work” starts at 5 pm today

Governor Henry McMaster issued Executive Order 2020-21, which includes a mandatory “Home or Work” order and mandates capacity limitations to retail businesses still operating. “As we have said before – when the science, data, facts and experts determine it’s time to take action, it would be taken. It’s time,” said Gov. Henry McMaster. “Taking this measure now will hopefully slow the future rise in infections and the virus’ toll on our state’s economy.” The “Home or Work” order goes into effect at 5:00 PM. The order allows travel commuting for work, visiting family, and obtaining essential goods or services. The order will not impact your ability to exercise outdoors or go for a walk as a family, but everyone should act responsibly and practice social distancing and proper personal hygiene. No additional businesses or activities are limited. Late last week McMaster issued a separate order to close non-essential businesses at 5:00 PM yesterday. He has also ordered that all retail business still operating limit customer activity by only allowing five customers per 1000 square feet or 20% of their posted capacity in a store, whichever is less.